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23/11/2025

Just in case you missed it the Joy Of Indie Christmas Market is now live.

You'll find so many wonderful small businesses, including yours truly. 😊

It's the perfect time to start your Christmas shopping.

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22/11/2025

It’s been such a busy day at that I’m only just popping on to remind you that the Christmas Market kicked off today!

Head over to their market page and start exploring.

You’ll find me tucked under Wellbeing, and there’s a little 10% discount code waiting to make your gifting that bit sweeter. 🎁✨

https://www.joyofindie.co.uk/christmas-market-2025/

20/11/2025

Many years ago, a wise Therapist and Product Maker told me it would be difficult to manage a product business and run a thriving clinic.

Burnout is real, and juggling both was super hard.
She was right.

As much as I loved being at the markets last year, I just don’t have the stamina to steer both (especially in the run-up to Christmas). 🎄

It is still massage that keeps the business afloat. So this year, Del Girl is reducing her load.

Here’s where you’ll find me:
✨ Online for this year’s Christmas Market - 22nd to 29th Nov

✨ South Bank Christmas Market - Sunday 30th Nov(12–5pm).

✨ Holly Jolly Christmas Market - 10th Dec 5pm - 10pm

You can still order anytime via the website, and if you head over to market JOI on the 22rd, there’ll be a little discount code waiting for you… 👀

To all my small biz market friends – I’m cheering you on, because I know how much it takes to be out there week in, week out. You are absolute legends.💛

19/11/2025

Do you struggle to take time out?
It’s a question I posted here just over a year ago. And if I’m honest, you may have thought I was nailing it, but I still struggle to take time out.

Even on Monday, when I slipped back into bed with my diffuser on and got myself snug as a bug in a rug, there was still that little twinge of guilt… even though my mind and body needed the rest.

At the weekend, during the Bloom and Breathe workshop, I watched women empower themselves by creating a product that would support them during this busy time and embracing a beautiful circle of connection while doing it.

And that’s the reminder I keep coming back to:
🩷 It doesn’t have to be perfect.
🩷 It’s a gentle, ongoing choice of yourself; something we are all meant to do.

17/11/2025

Not my usual Monday morning (if you ignore the usual get-to-school shenanigans 😂), but today I’ve slipped back into bed. This rushing woman needs a break, so the diffuser is going, the hot water bottle is filled, and I am snug as a bug in a rug 😆

After a hectic weekend, and with massage bookings and markets heading my way, I’m choosing to make time for myself. My health and wellbeing remain paramount, and today that looks like rest, warmth, and a bit of breathing space.

Sometimes slowing down is the most productive thing we can do. 💛

14/11/2025

It’s that time of year again… 🎄✨
I’ve already found my original advent calendar, and I’ve got some new designs ready to pack for tomorrow’s Bloom & Breathe workshop.

The last two weeks have been super busy, so I’m even more determined to carve out pockets of time for myself in the run-up to Christmas 💛🕯️

If you can’t make the workshop but would love a calendar to fill, drop me a DM 🎁

12/11/2025

I can’t believe it’s nearly workshop time! But if you’re anything like me, this one has come at just the right moment.

It’s been a full-on few weeks, and sometimes we just need a gentle pause — a couple of hours to breathe, reset and give back to ourselves.

If that sounds like exactly what you need right now, join me this Saturday for a bit of ‘me time’ before the pace picks up again.

🌿 A few spaces left — link in bio to book your spot and take that well-deserved pause.

11/11/2025

I can’t quite believe there are only 6 weeks to go before I give my last massage of 2025!
(Don’t worry — I’ll be back on 3rd January ✨)

This year has absolutely flown by, but one thing I’m especially grateful for is finally having an easy system for you to book your appointments without the back-and-forth.

Well… almost hassle-free, until you forget to book your favourite slot and realise someone else got there first. 🤦🏿‍♀️

So consider this your friendly reminder: my final December slots are now live!

I’ve already had a few 😥 emails this week and it’s only Tuesday!

https://made-by-pure-hands.uk2.cliniko.com/bookings


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10/11/2025

On damp days like this, it’s tempting to stay put and tackle the never-ending to-do list.

But for me, that’s all the more reason to keep up with my morning rituals and head out on my Monday morning walk with my bestie.

After a chaotic transitional week following a blissful half-term, ‘me time’ is high on the list. My walks give me space to reset and my trusty inhaler (which definitely needs refreshing since August!) helps me breathe a little deeper along the way.

Finding time for ourselves is just as important as getting things done. So if you need to step away from the chaos, join me this Saturday for my Bloom and Breathe Workshop. We’ll create a blend to help you pause, restore, and catch your breath over the months ahead. I can also help you get ready for December with a self-care advent calendar.

06/11/2025

Be honest.  

When was the last time you stopped?

Not because your body had enough.

Not because you got ill.

Not because you were burnt out and had nothing left in the tank.

We’ve all been there. Society has taught us to keep pushing until we hit breaking point.

But it doesn’t have to be that way. 🌿

Next weekend, I’ll be holding space at my Bloom and Breathe aromatherapy workshop. It’s a chance to slow down before your body forces you to.

We’ll explore ways to calm your nervous system, support your immune health, and find steadiness even when life feels full.

Your body doesn’t just need rest when it’s running on empty, it needs it now. 💛

05/11/2025

With today being National Stress Awareness Day, it feels like the perfect time to pause and check in with myself. 💛

After getting back from my half-term break, I can already feel the pull to slip back into that fake urgency — the sense that everything needs to be done right now. It’s hard to resist, especially as we head into the busier part of the year.

But taking time to breathe in the essential oils I’ll be using in my Bloom and Breathe workshop has definitely taken the edge off. I’m feeling calmer, more focused, and even starting to think about what to add to this year’s Self-Care Advent Calendar (apart from the Belgian chocolates! 🍫😄).

Let today be your reminder to slow down, it’s necessary if we want to thrive. 🌿

04/11/2025

It’s back to work today after a fabulous half-term break. ☀️

It’s the first time since becoming a parent that I’ve gone abroad, left the UK not stressed and knackered, and actually returned feeling refreshed and rearing to go. (The only thing that didn’t survive was the phone! 📱💀)

Writing my blog ‘Why I’m not waiting for a holiday to feel good’ was a real turning point for me.

I no longer want to rely on holidays as the only time I rest and restore — because let’s be honest, a holiday can’t always guarantee that outcome.

Now comes the real challenge: slowing things down after the break so I don’t fall back into Rushing Woman’s Syndrome.

Luckily, there are essential oils (and a workshop!) to help with that too. 😉 🌿